Ending England drought a 'beautiful feeling' – Sterling
Sterling scored either side of Marcus Rashford's effort as Gareth Southgate's side dismantled Spain in the first half of their Nations League encounter, ultimately giving the hosts too much to do after the break.
The Manchester City star's 16th-minute opener was his first England goal since October 9 2015, and Sterling acknowledged that finally ending his drought provided a huge relief.
"It was a beautiful feeling to score, I put pressure on myself, it's my position to score goals," Sterling told Sky Sports.
"It means a lot to me. Three years is a long time not to score!
2 - Raheem Sterling has scored two goals in a game for the first time for @England, while this also is the first time Harry Kane has provided two assists in a match for the Three Lions. Doubles. #ESPENG
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 15, 2018
"I haven't scored for a while for England, so it was frustration, all the pressure, it all comes out in the celebration," the 23-year-old added to BBC Radio 5Live.
"There is nothing better than scoring in an England shirt. We showed energy, effort and courage to get on the ball."